of art & design
For glass classes and studio use, participants must be age 18 or older and have health insurance. All classes include a pass for access to the glass studio for the current semester. Workshops do not include a studio pass but workshop participants may purchase a studio pass at the level I price. The studio is available for use without taking a class. More information>
Cancellations: For a refund, the Crafts Center staff must be notified of a cancellation at least 7 days before the class or workshop begins; $10 is non-refundable. If the class or workshop is cancelled by the Crafts Center, you will receive a full refund.
Absences: To receive the best experience and get the most out of your class, attendance at all classes is important as there are no provisions for make-up sessions for missed classes.
THERMAL PROJECTS IN GLASS: THE ART OF FUSING AND SLUMPING
Instructor: JEAN CHEELY
An introductory class. Explore the creative possibilities of fusing art glass into forms including jewelry components, small plates and candleholders. This fun-filled class combines the excitement of kiln fusing and forming with standard cutting techniques found in traditional flat glass work. Supply fee includes glass and use of tools for projects made during class.Visit Jean’s website at www.jeancheely.com.
Monday evenings for 4 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning June 3
Supply fee
$28
Class fee
I = $33
II = $59
III= $65
INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS
Instructor: Deborah Rodgers
A beginner class, no experience necessary. Add some color to your world! Learn to cut, foil and solder flat glass using the Tiffany copper foil method while making a simple sun catcher. Students in this beginning level class will then create an 8” x 11” panel using a pattern of their choice. The supply fee includes glass and materials used to make the sun catcher and the panel.
Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning
June 5 (skip July 3)
Supply fee
$28
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III= $98
SCULPTING GLASS OFF-MANDREL (Workshop)
Instructor: Jonathan Davis
Learn to sculpt glass using small rods and tubes of borosilicate (Pyrex) glass suitable for use with our system. Students will spend two days exploring the basics of working off-mandrel to create small figures, vessels, and other glass sculpture. Students will also experiment with blowing techniques to create hollow forms such as pendants and marbles. In addition to the $10 supply fee paid at registration, a $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the end of class to cover glass rod and tube for use during the class. For more about Jonathan, visit http://locallygrownart.com/.
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Prerequisites: Students must have completed the “Decorative Glass Bead Making” class or be proficient in the basics of lampwork.
Supply fee
$10
Class fee (includes a studio pass for the semester)
I = $44
II = $78
III= $87
CRAFTS CENTER INFORMATION: 919.515.2457